Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck took the stage on Thursday at Big Ten Media Day held in Indianapolis, Indiana.
TGR summarizes Fleck's key talking points below.
Opening statement:
- Have amassed 29 wins over the last three seasons, including 14 draft picks
- Acknowledges they have a hard schedule, calls it the second opportunistic schedule in America
- Poise is a key word for the team this upcoming season
- Team has been listening to the band Poison in the weight room since January
- Interesting blend of experienced and inexperienced players
- Mentions the players that have moved on and are now in the NFL - Mohamed Ibrahim, Tanner Morgan, Jordan Howden, John Michael Schmitz, Terrell Smith.
- Has become a player led team in the offseason
On Chris Autman-Bell:
- Has known Chris Autman-Bell for eight years
- Mentions the big catches he's made throughout his career
- Close to being back to 100-percent for the upcoming season
On Brevyn Spann-Ford:
- Mentions Brevyn Spann-Ford kept coming back to their camps to earn an offer, third time was the charm
- Family is always at practices, loves watching him play with his nephews
On Tyler Nubin:
- Says Tyler Nubin is one of the best safeties in the country
- Had to set behind Antoine Winfield, Jr. and Jordan Howden, but has now developed into one of the best
- Vocal presence on the defensive side of the ball
On starting the season with Nebraska:
- Has known Matt Rhule for a long time
- Says his culture is all about connectivity
- Starting with Nebraska in primetime is an exciting way to start the season
On the recent article, claiming allegations by Front Office Sports' A.J. Perez:
- Says "Fleck Bank" was an analogy he made in team meetings during 2017-18
- No currency was never exchanged. It was simply meaning an investment in life. You get in, what you put out.
- Says they don't use physical activity to punish players
- Disciplines with players include things like cleaning the weight room or watching videos on being tardy
- Calls allegations baseless
- Says it's a similar story that gets recycled every single year by a majority of players who have been dismissed from the program
- Players have multiple avenues to reach out if they have any issues with the football program
On rescheduling:
- Was key to hold onto the Wisconsin and Iowa rivalries when going through the rescheduling process
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